Wonhee

Wonhee’s full name is Lee Wonhee, and her stage name keeps the soft, friendly tone of her real name.

She was born in Busan, South Korea, and later moved to Changwon, a city she associates closely with her childhood memories.

Wonhee has an older brother born in 2006, and she often speaks fondly about spending time with her family.

She studied at Myeongjin Elementary School before transferring to Yongho Elementary School, later graduating from Bansong Girls’ Middle School, attending Changwon Girls’ High School, and eventually enrolling in Hanlim Multi-Arts High School in the Practical Music Department.

Her official training period was around two months before debut, making her one of the shortest-training contestants on R U Next?.

Her training history began when she was scouted at an Express Bus Terminal Station and later joined BELIFT LAB under HYBE, where she prepared for the survival program.

Her favorite colors are sky blue and ivory, tones fans often associate with her gentle and bright image.

If she had to choose one food for the rest of her life, she would pick bibimbap, although she also loves garlic bread and sweet foods.

Her favorite animals are cats and sea otters, and she once said that if she were an animal herself, she would be a cat.

She especially enjoys blueberry-flavored desserts and snacks, often mentioning sweet treats as her comfort food.

Her publicly stated favorite artists include IU and Girls’ Generation, artists she looks up to musically.

Wonhee can play several traditional and school instruments including the recorder, danso, kkwaenggwari, and small drum.

Her music taste leans toward bright and uplifting pop songs, reflected in her favorite karaoke pick, “Into the New World.”

She enjoys heartfelt and emotional films, often gravitating toward stories that leave a lasting impression.

Her hobbies include singing, making keychains, playing badminton, and participating in sports, showing both creative and active interests.

Fans frequently describe Wonhee as a “Vocal Fairy” because of her clear tone and rapid vocal improvement.

Her well-known nicknames include Stingray, Axolotl, Bruni, Potato, and Circle, many of which came from fan Q&A sessions.

If she could have a superpower, she has said she would manipulate time, often imagining using it to spend more moments with her parents.

Wonhee describes her personality as timid yet active, gentle but energetic once comfortable, a mix that fans find sincere and endearing.